Roads closed in Polk County

Published: Monday, July 15, 2013 at 7:27 p.m.

Last Modified: Monday, July 15, 2013 at 7:27 p.m.

Two roads are closed in Polk County due to recent storms, as well as the torrential rain fall received Friday night, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.

Peniel Road is closed between N.C. Highway 9 South and Hugh Champion Road. The N.C. Department of Transportation is currently assessing the damage and working to get the section of road open as quickly as possible, the Sheriff's Office said Monday afternoon.

There is no date at this time as to when work will be completed.

Hawks Landing is closed and the uncertainty of its passage is unknown as well. It is accessible only by horse or all-terrain vehicle, according to the Sheriff's Office.

<p>Two roads are closed in Polk County due to recent storms, as well as the torrential rain fall received Friday night, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. </p><p>Peniel Road is closed between N.C. Highway 9 South and Hugh Champion Road. The N.C. Department of Transportation is currently assessing the damage and working to get the section of road open as quickly as possible, the Sheriff's Office said Monday afternoon. </p><p>There is no date at this time as to when work will be completed.</p><p>Hawks Landing is closed and the uncertainty of its passage is unknown as well. It is accessible only by horse or all-terrain vehicle, according to the Sheriff's Office.</p>